A study published in Nature on March 25, 2026, has identified the oldest genetic evidence for domestic dogs in Europe and what is now Turkiye, pushing back the confirmed timeline for dog domestication ...

The findings challenge prevailing domestication timelines in anthropology.

The dog, descended from an ancient wolf population separate from modern wolves, was the first animal domesticated by people, ...

New genetic research has identified the world's oldest known dog, dating back 15,800 years. The discovery was made at the ...

The bond between humans and dogs is one of nature's most enduring partnerships, but exactly when it began has long been a mystery. Now, a new study has turned back the clock. The study, titled "Dogs ...

WASHINGTON, March 25 (Reuters) - Dogs have been loyal companions to people since we made them our first domesticated animals, ...

Using the oldest dog genes studied so far, scientists are finding more evidence that our furry friends have been our ...

Dogs have lived alongside humans for thousands of years, evolving from wild companions into beloved family members. Historical records show specific lineages existing long before modern breeding ...

New genetic research has identified the earliest-known dog, dating back 15,800 years, from a hunter-gatherer site in central ...

Man's best friend has been in Britain for more than 14,300 years, according to a new study - and were loyal companions to Ice ...